Leading digital experts, technology firms and public sector influencers are coming together, through the work of the Midlands Engine Digital Strategy Board, to establish a Midlands Digital leadership group. This influential partnership will accelerate regional digital transformation, showcasing our impressive capabilities and potential for growth. We will also actively seek opportunities to scale up innovation as an early adopter and testbed for emerging and new technologies. The challenge of tackling digital poverty is also a priority, as we embrace the opportunity of leveraging existing and new regional capabilities. Midlands Digital is a key driver to boost productivity, amplifying the work of our partners to create a region of unrivaled connectivity, digital innovation and expertise.

Digital Connected Map

For the first time, we have a comprehensive understanding of regional connectivity thanks to the completion of the first phase of the Digital Connected Map. Developed in partnership with WM5G, the map shows public assets, 4G, 5G and fibre + gigabit connections, providing an invaluable picture of current coverage and where services are needed most.

Work is now underway to use this formative evidence base to drive more investment to the Midlands from both private and public sector sources, in support of faster infrastructure delivery.